How much to put a Bond car in your garage? Five James Bond film classics - and one costs just £2,500

The latest James Bond film, Skyfall, is taking critics and the general public by storm – our love for the British superspy shows no sign of abating.

And while James Bond oozes class, style and good old British charm, there are some fantastic looking models that really capture film-goers' imaginations. No, This is Money isn’t talking about an alluring Ursula Andress coming out of the sea in Dr. No, we’re talking cars.

Sometimes, the vehicles even become more famous than the films themselves. This is Money takes a look at five of the best – and how much it would cost you to get a garage full of Bond bangers.

New Bond: Stars of Skyfall Daniel Craig and Naomie Harris at the Premiere

Alfa GTV6 – Octopussy (1983)

A grey GTV6 features for a short period in the James Bond movie Octopussy. Bond – played by Roger Moore - steals the parked car in Germany while its owner uses a pay phone booth. He then drives to Octopussy's Circus, where he de-fuses a bomb planted by the villainous Kamal Khan.

Citroen 2CV – For Your Eyes Only (1981)

One of Citroën's most iconic cars, the 2CV certainly catches your eye when you see one on the road. It may have been designed as an economy car for the French, but it makes an appearance in For Your Eyes Only.

It might not be the most glamorous of motors, but the bright yellow 2CV helps Bond escape his pursuers in Peugeot 504 Sedans through a Spanish olive farm. Some bargain examples can start from £2,500, like this one on Auto Trader.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage – The Living Daylights (1987)

A classic snow car chase in Timothy Dalton’s first venture as James Bond features the V8. The Aston Martin is an iconic British and Bond motor, and they continue to be highly sought after.

One currently for sale from dealership Nicholas Mee & Co, in London, will set you back roughly £85,000 – but it comes without the lasers, which are handy for winning car chases against Eastern European Ladas.

Lotus Espirit – The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

Roger Moore drives this futuristic looking sports car into the sea where it converts into a submarine/helicopter destroyer – and he also drove it into many motor enthusiasts’ hearts.

This example from classiccarsforsale.co.uk is up for £25,000 in auction on Wednesday – and comes in gleaming James Bond white.

Aston Martin DB5 – Goldfinger (1963)

An American car enthusiast paid £2.6million to buy James Bond’s most famous car, which featured in the films Goldfinger and Thunderball.

It will always remain the most iconic Bond motor and the one used in the film is still capable of 145mph and 0-60mph in 7.1 seconds.

As you can imagine, these are highly sought after and as such, the prices are high. Starting from £200,000 for a decent one , this red DB5 from www.classiccarsforsale is up for just shy of £240,000 while this silver version – the same as in the Bond film – is up for £240,000 as well.

Buying a classic: How to dodge the lemons

Don’t
forget when looking to buy a classic car, give it all the checks you
would if you were buying a ‘standard’ car. This includes:

- Looking at all paperwork and documentation.

- Taking it for a road test to check for any faults, especially in the engine.

- Checking essentials such as lights, tyres and suspension is up to scratch.

- Importantly for a classic car is looking for signs of rust and other wear and tear around the bodywork.

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Investigating how much insurance would be for the car, to make sure you
are not quoted sky-high prices which would make the motor uneconomical
for you to drive.